Guardians of the Galaxy & X-Men: The Black Vortex

In 2015, Marvel brought together the cosmic misfits of the Guardians of the Galaxy and the mutant heroes of the X-Men for "The Black Vortex," a single-issue event written by Sam Humphries with art from Ed McGuinness and Kris Anka. The story centers on an ancient, reality-altering artifact that tempts both teams with the promise of godlike power, forcing them to confront a dangerous cosmic threat. This crossover highlights the creative friction and shared stakes between two of Marvel's most beloved super-teams.